Director of Events

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Work for Good

Salary: $89,169.60-$111,467.20/annually (Depending on Experience/Education)

Schedule: Monday-Fridays 8:00am-4:30pm * The role includes occasional travel and flexibility to work evenings or weekends when necessary.

Position Overview:

Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Director of Events to oversee and manage all events, statewide, for Children's Home Society and Children's Home Foundation. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children's Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

By joining our team, you will make a difference every day-creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: Flexibility in schedule
• Competitive Compensation: $89,169.60-$111,467.20/annually (Depending on Experience/Education/Licensure)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to an additional 5% annual contribution . Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You'll Do:

• Event Administration: Create and manage timeline, program, and task list for all CHS and CHF hosted events. Lead all event planning and production meetings and discussions. Manage on-site production and details. Assist with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports.
• Marketing: Organize and lead collaboration with the Marketing Team for event related materials including graphic design/production/printing and event marketing.
• Vendor Relations: Research venue options and coordinate site visits. Negotiate costs and services with vendors; book event space, arrange food and beverage. Work with venue to create and revise room layouts and seating arrangements for each event as necessary.
• Event Revenue Generation: Create event sponsorship packages and lead the solicitation and securing of sponsorships. Exceed revenue goals. Track event finances.
• Event Attendees: Organize and manage the invitation, registration, and attendee check-in process for each event as necessary
• Event Follow-up: Manage the follow-up with vendors, sponsors, and staff members following each event.

What We'll Love About You:

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate.
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required

Experience:

• 5 or more years of experience in event development and management.
• Proven track record of generating revenue from events.
• Experience with hiring and managing vendors for event production.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboarding required. Extended periods of sedentary work required.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in providing life-changing support for children and families. Apply today and help us build a brighter future-one child at a time.
*Must successfully complete all required background/pre-employment checks. EEO/AA.

Salary Description

$89,169.60-$111,467.20/annually (DOE)

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